What to eat to keep your body warm in cold weather?

The weather is cold near Tet, I am often tired and sleepy due to hypothermia. What should I eat to stabilize my body temperature? (My Linh, Hanoi )

Reply:

Cold temperatures can easily cause vasoconstriction, leading to poor blood circulation in the brain. Cold weather also consumes energy quickly due to the need to keep the body warm, making you often tired and sleepy. You can use some of the foods below to keep your body temperature more stable.

Dark chocolate provides good fats, antioxidants, fiber, and magnesium. Dark chocolate also contains caffeine (in small amounts) which helps prevent drowsiness.

Hot vegetable soup or stew is good for the body on days when the temperature drops. Vegetables rich in vitamin C help strengthen the immune system from within, helping the body avoid some common winter diseases such as flu, runny nose, rhinitis...

Hot porridge helps warm the body in cold weather. Porridge is easy to cook, contains essential nutrients, suitable for breakfast.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, mint leaves, spinach... help warm the body. These vegetables also contain many useful vitamins and minerals, contributing to strengthening the immune system.

Dried fruits and nuts are great snacks to help stave off sleepiness in cold weather. The combination of protein and fat in the snack provides long-lasting energy.

Protein-rich yogurt also helps keep you alert and energized. You can mix yogurt with some fresh fruit to enhance the flavor.

Cereal cakes are a suitable snack for busy people in cold weather. The cakes provide fiber, protein, low sugar... good for health.

Foods containing animal protein have a high thermic effect, keeping blood sugar levels stable between meals, making you feel full longer. Lean chicken, pork, beef, lamb, and lean sirloin provide protein, keeping you warmer in winter.

To keep the body warm and improve health in the cold season through food, everyone can go to a nutritionist for advice. Experts help you build a scientific diet, more suitable for your physical condition and weather conditions.

Doctor Tran Thi Tra Phuong
Nutrihome Nutrition Clinic System

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